Guam Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Guam
Guam recorded 4.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2019, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Guam #79 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Oceania average of 5.9 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 44% over the past decade (from 3.0 in 2009).
Homicide Rate
4.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#117 of 195
Travel Advisory
N/A
Data Year
2019
Homicide Rate Trend (2000-2019)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 44% over the past decade (from 3.0 in 2009). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Guam Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Guam Population & Demographics
Population of 167,777, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guam safe to visit?
A current US travel advisory is not available for Guam. Its homicide rate of 4.3 per 100,000 (2019) is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Guam?
Guam has an intentional homicide rate of 4.3 per 100,000 people (2019, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #79 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Guam?
No current US State Department travel advisory is available for Guam.
How does crime in Guam compare to other countries?
Guam's homicide rate of 4.3 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Oceania average of 5.9.